Automotive Body Shop Technician (Journeyman)

Automotive Body Shop Technician (Journeyman)

Pundmann Ford is seeking to fill an immediate opening for an experienced, detail-oriented Journeyman Body Shop Technician.  Work Schedule will be Day Shift, Monday thru Friday.  The ideal candidate has proven expertise in structural and non-structural collision repair, a strong work ethic, and the ability to restore vehicles to OEM specifications with precision and care.  If you are a dedicated technician who takes pride in high-quality repairs, we’d love to speak with you !!

About Pundmann Ford:

Pundmann Ford is celebrating its 101^st year in business, and we devote ourselves to helping and serving our customers to the best of our ability. We believe the vehicles we offer and service are the highest quality and ideal for our customers’ needs. Our employees help our values shine through in the daily work that they do.  We offer a family-style environment with a collaborative group of helpful and knowledgeable people.

Key Responsibilities

•               Perform structural, sheet metal, and plastic body repairs on a wide range of vehicle makes and models.Realign body frames and chassis using modern measuring and frame equipment.
•               Disassemble damaged vehicles, identify hidden damage, and assist in preparing accurate estimates/supplement requests.Replace or repair damaged body parts, bumpers, panels, glass, and structural components.
•               Weld, grind, sand, and fill surfaces in preparation for the paint team.Perform post-repair inspections and test alignments to ensure vehicles meet OEM safety standards.
•               Maintain a clean, organized work station and adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.

  Qualifications & Skills

  Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a collision repair body technician (Journeyman level).
•               Certifications: I-CAR Gold Class or ASE Collision Repair certifications strongly preferred.Tools: Must possess a complete set of personal hand and power tools suitable for a Journeyman technician.
•               Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of OEM repair guidelines, frame pulling systems, MIG/resistance welding, and vehicle diagnostics/calibration basics.Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

  Details:

  • Full-time, 40 Hours per week, Monday through Friday
  • Benefits Eligible: 
    • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Paid Vacation Time Off
    • Paid Sick Time Off
    • Holiday Pay
    • Company-paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Background check, drug screening and reference checking required

  Timeline:

  We will be reviewing candidates as applications arrive and set up interviews.  PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HOURLY RATE COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS in your application.  We will likely extend offers quickly to the right candidate !!  We want someone that wants to get to work right away and will stay with us for a long time to come.  We look forward to meeting you !!

  We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.